LEIPZIGCity of Change3hLeipzig, the cultural andeconomic center inthe heart of Europe

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MUNICHEpicenter of a historicalworld upheaval•	October 9th 1989: 70,000 people demonstrated
on the streets of Leipzig for democracy and for theimprovement of their living conditions.

Leipzigs Growth:#1 in Germany+ 23% since 2005
+ 16% to 2035

Leipzig economy:+ 41 % Employees since 2005

Economic growth
1,7 % in Germany
3,4 % in Leipzig

Automotive &supply industry

Health industry& Biotechnology

Energy &environmental
engineering

Logistics

IT, media &creative industry

At the crossroads ofthe energy future
Leipzig is a modern energy center with aa wide range of services:Power engineering and generation
European Energy Exchange
Storage and Energy saving technologies
Energy-related services

Designer of theenergy revolution
The exit from the brown coal industry
is in full swing.

Research for aclean environment
Leipzig research facilities for environmental technology andbio economics cooperate together in various science parks.
• Helmholtz center for environmental research• German biomass research center• German center for integrative biodiversity research•	Institute for research of final disposal ofradioactive waste (in planning)In thefast lane

70%of allPorsches are„Made in Leipzig“

1,500 vehicles daily
27,000 employees work
today in the automotive
and supply industry.

150.000
BMW i3 from Leipzig

Logistics center - just in time and global
Leipzig/Halle Airport•	24/7 Airport•	DHL, largest global hub•	AirCargo:#2 in Germany, #5 in Europe

Rail freight center•	Logistics for the seaports ofHamburg, Bremen, Rotterdam andSoutheast Europe•	Handling of block trains to Shenyang
and Munich/Verona

Road freight transport•	Motorway ring around Leipzig
A9 is a main North/South GermanthoroughfareTop notch medical facilities
in the heart the city
• Over 600 year old medical school• Medical research:- Civilization diseases- cell and organ replacement therapy- Neurosciences- psychosocial medicine• The Leipzig heart center is internationally recognized:
surgery and cardiology

BioCity Campus - Innovations
for a healthier life

Market and demand conform development of cell therapeutics•	Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology: in a clinical cooperation withNovartis the first approved cell therapy for blood cancer in Europe was produced•	CO.DON AG: Establishment of the largest and most modern production facility in Europe
for human cells for knee cartilage regeneration

One of the most modern
chemical locations worldwide• Chemical and plastic industry with over 100 years of tradition• Regional chemical research triangle with over 750 companies

On the road to thedigital future•	Digital business models are driving thelively Leipzig start-up scene•	HHL - Leipzig Graduate School ofManagement and partners from thebusiness community support theyoung, tech-savvy entrepreneurialcommunity

Leipzig trade fairs - over 800 yearsof business with the world• Clear profile: trade fairs and public fairs• Attractive linking between trade fairs and business congresses•	International Transport Forum with 65 member states:
The annual World Summit of Transport Ministers is the communication platform of the transport sector

University,600 yearsof researchand teaching•	40,000 students•	2nd oldest German university•	8 colleges•	HHL, the worlds oldest Business School•	International SchoolMusic metropolis with
an European Heritage LabelWorld art andlocal color• 	Leipzig School - internationally sought-afterpaintings with high symbolic value• Museum of fine arts:
Peace is Power - exhibition of works by Yoko Ono

15,700 cultural monuments• 	One of the most attractive city centers in thewhole of Germany.

Top performancein international
sports competitions•	RB Leipzig - German Soccer Leagueand European Champions League•	Tokyo 2020 - Training goal forLeipzig AthletesThank you very muchfor your attention
City of Leipzig
Office for Economic Development
CLEMENS SCHÜLKE
Head of the Office for EconomicDevelopment
Martin-Luther-Ring 4–604109 Leipzig+ 49341 123 5810
clemens.schuelke@leipzig.de
www.leipzig.de